Which finding is most consistent with normal aging rather than dementia?
Correct answer: B. Occasionally needing extra time to recall a name
- A. Forgetting a familiar route and becoming lost
- B. Occasionally needing extra time to recall a name
- C. Unable to manage familiar medicines independently
- D. Repeatedly asking the same question within minutes
Explanation
Slower recall with eventual remembering can occur with normal aging and does not usually impair daily function. Getting lost, medication mismanagement, and repetitive questioning suggest cognitive impairment requiring assessment.
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